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LOT 2551
British RAF WWII Aircraft Mechanics Handmade Cigarette Case from Aircraft Parts and Booklet
1939-1945 A.D.
5 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. (119 grams total, booklet: 14.3 x 9.8 cm).
Comprising: a plastic cigarette case with metal holders inside; a paper booklet 'Spot them in the Air! Identification drawings and descriptions of twenty-seven British and German aircraft'; and two leather tags suspended from a string. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2551
British RAF WWII Aircraft Mechanics Handmade Cigarette Case from Aircraft Parts and Booklet
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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German WWII Field Gun Sight
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With three adjustment dials, a metal plaque with 'blc. / 15cm S.K. C/28 / P. Sch. Z.C/47 / 4÷20x 17,5÷3,5° / Nr. 707R'. 12.2 kg, 62 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
WWI Cast Metal Gun Die Cast Toy Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising three Britain's Ltd Royal Artillery guns and another artillery gun. 635 grams total, 11.5-13.4 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Emergency Signalling Mirror
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Playing card-shaped with a corner hole for suspension, central crosshairs for accurate direction of the beam; instructions printed on reverse; with printed card (reproduction) map showing mission from East Anglia to German chemicals factory, inscribed to reverse (25) 5 Nov 44. I.G. Farben factory, Ludwigshaven. Hit in 3 engines over the target - unable to feather #1 hit in hub. Landed near Brussels at a Spitfire field, almost lost ~1 prop, was biting into the cowling. Had about 1 ½ engines on landing.' 124 grams, 12.5 x 7.5 cm.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
